QUESTIONS and ANSWERS- Solicitation Number 12405B21Q0031.pdf

Questions and Answers

Solicitation Number 12405B21Q0031

Replace Bldg 1 Air Handler- USDA, ARS, Canal Point, FL

Could you please tell me if the Presolicitation posted as solicitation number 12405B21Q0031 will be a follow-on requirement to any work performed currently or in the past, or will this be a new requirement?

This is a new requirement.

If possible, can you please provide the most recent contract or task order number?

This is a new requirement. There is no current contract.

In accordance with FAR 36.204, could you please indicate what the magnitude of construction range is for the Air Handler Replacement project?

Please see solicitation documents for magnitude details. The estimated magnitude of this requirement is between $100,000 and $250,000.

Are there mechanical, electrical, and architectural drawings of the facility? Drawings are not available.

Besides the Building 1 air handler, what else does the Daikin chiller supply?

The Daikin chiller only supplies the Building 1 Air Handler.

Will any existing chilled water piping be replaced other than what is necessary to make connections to new Air Handler?

No, the existing chilled water piping will not be replaced.

Are we to assume existing valves in chilled water piping are in working condition?

Yes, at this point we believe it in good working condition, but it will be a good practice to check the condition of the existing valve to see how much more life is on them.

To what point does the chilled water piping get demolished and replaced… Is it from the existing Isolation Valves? Yes, unless we see a need to go beyond that point.

Is the supply and return duct double wall duct or internally lined?

The supply and return duct are double walled.

Do we have to take out local permits, or will this be inspected internally?

Local permits have not been required in the past.

Should the existing air handler be disposed of off-site? If not where will it be stored and in what way?

Yes, please dispose off site.